All,

 

I have a question. It was posed to me by a friend who is anti-gun, but I'm not sure of the answer. If someone goes through the required checks and receives their FID and buys some firearms, and then their eligibility changes, what happens to the purchased firearms?

 

Example:

 

Person receives their FID and buys some rifles, then gets arrested for a felony. I know that 1. they lose their license, and 2. the firearms are confiscated (as a felon cannot legally possess a firearm). So on that one I'm pretty clear.

 

But....

 

If a person gets their FID and then they see a shrink or are otherwise no longer mentally fit, obviously their FID is revoked, but what happens to the firearms they may have purchased? are they confiscated? or does the person retain possession of them?

 

If anyone knows please let me know, also if there are any Law enforcement folks who might be able to explain the process let me know.

As I understand it, once someone becomes a prohibited person, they have a set amount of time to dispose of the firearms in order to recoup some costs before the Police seize them.

j0n,

 

That's was I was thinking but wasn't 100% sure if it was correct.

 

Thanks.

That is my understanding as well. The only reason I know this is because my local gun store recently got in a huge amount of firearms from a person who recently lost his liscense.

That is my understanding as well. The only reason I know this is because my local gun store recently got in a huge amount of firearms from a person who recently lost his liscense.

 

Store name please

Store name please

You and I think alike!

Typically, even if the police do confiscate a collection, the owner will be able to sell the collection to an FFL (and only an FFL, no private sales). Usually the FFL will pick up the collection directly from the police.

Oh, I thought this was going to be an awkward thread about those times every young man goes through where his voice deepens, he gets taller, and he gets more hair. I would have felt very odd having this conversation on a gun forum.

Store name please

 

I require this information as well.

the only good thing about dv is the fire sale.Im not talking about a bs charge but if you hurt someone you love im happy to teach you a lesson